We’re pleased to say Impartial Hearing Officers (IHOs) have been appointed to each of our cases for the 2022-2023 school year. Last year, in excess of 50% of our clients did not immediately receive a hearing officer. This year, that number has dropped precipitously to something in the area of 15%, and we are very encouraged by this.
Read MoreAs Mayor Adams forges full steam ahead with his cuts to the Department of Education (DOE), some faith-based organizations have joined parents attorneys in voicing their concerns. There is currently an open, Interfaith letter being circulated for signatures that articulates what many have been thinking.
Read MoreThis year, I've seen a number of IEPs issued without evaluation results sections.
As our readers may know, the purpose of an IEP is to provide a description of the student's functional and academic profile, recommend a program, set goals for their achievement in that program, and recommend other modifications, accommodations, and supports necessary to support that progress.
Read MoreAny parents of children with language-based learning disabilities, or reading disabilities, whether Jewish or not, will likely have heard of The Shefa School.
The Shefa School has been providing exemplary language-centered, multisensory special education instruction for children with language-based learning disabilities for the better part of a decade now.
Read MoreThis week I would like to give a bump to David Jenkins, a friend of mine who has been involved in a theater called Broken Box Mime Theater. They are a very talented and successful mime troupe that focus on nonverbal storytelling for non-speaking kids, through physical performance gestures and expression.
Read MoreRecently, I’ve spotted a new trend at impartial hearings: The Department of Education (DOE) seems to have only one litigation strategy.
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